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Welcome to one of the most electric matchups in the NBA Playoffs so far: the Clippers vs Nuggets Game 5 is here, and it’s anything but ordinary. After a historic walk-off dunk from Aaron Gordon knotted the series on Saturday night, this Western Conference quarterfinal has all the ingredients of a classic. The Denver Nuggets are back at home with momentum on their side. The Los Angeles Clippers? Well, they’ve already stolen one in Denver and know they can do it again. With the series now a best-of-three, Game 5 becomes a pressure cooker, statistically crucial and emotionally charged. History shows that the team winning Game 5 in a 2-2 series goes on to win over 80% of the time.

With a 3-1 lead in the bag, the Boston Celtics are back on home turf Tuesday night with one thing in mind—finishing what they started. After snagging two early wins at home, the Celtics dropped one in Orlando but quickly bounced back, securing a 107-98 win in Game 4. That puts them just one win away from advancing in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Sunday’s victory didn’t come easy, though. The game was deadlocked at 91 until Boston flipped the switch, closing with a decisive 16-7 run. Jaylen Brown summed it up best:”This was a big win on the road in a tough physical environment against a team that’s been hungry to knock us out… We’ll rest up and bring it

The New York Knicks are back home, standing one win away from punching their ticket to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. After going up 3-1 against the Detroit Pistons in a series filled with contact, clutch moments, and controversy, the Knicks have their shot to end it Tuesday night in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for fans and players alike. Physicality has ruled the floor, and despite some wild swings and late-game drama, New York has managed to keep its composure—something that could prove critical in this next do-or-die clash for Detroit. This series hasn’t just been about hustle—it’s been about heart and high-level performances, especially from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.

Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Stars face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The Avalanche come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals. With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record dropped to 49-29-4. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Colorado took the lead in the second period with a goal from Cale Makar, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals.